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Can i pop my ganglion cyst on my wrist with a thumbtack and push out the gel substance i've tried hitting it with a book and it wont work and i've had it for like 6 months now and i want to get rid of it

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This : This is definitely not a good idea, you could cause further injury. You can see a dermatologist or your primary care provider for treatment. A common procedure is placing a needle into the cyst drawing the liquid out, and then injecting a steroid, and then splinting the wrist to keep it from moving. This fairly successful treatment and is a good option for you since you have had the cyst for 6 months. Good luck.

Answered 10/3/2016

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You could.: If you were to proceed it would be painful and risk infection and/or injury to other structures in the wrist, like tendons, nerves. It would not be recommended. Surgery is safer.

Answered 1/25/2013

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Ganglion cyst: This is a benign cyst that results from a rupture of the synovial capsule of the bones in the wrist. It can get bigger over time and cause symptoms. Treatment can involve aspiration with a high risk of recurrence or surgery to repair it. Surgery is outpatient and can take about an hour.

Answered 4/1/2020

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